Tim Shiflett
demts.bsky.social
Tim Shiflett
@demts.bsky.social
Kudzu Vine Podcast co-host (2007-present)
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New Deal Liberal; Democratic Party of Georgia
The 14th District that I recently moved away from just got really interesting. Did anyone out there have this one on their Bingo Card?
BREAKING: Marjorie Taylor Greene announces she is resigning from Congress. Her last day in office will be January 5, 2026.
November 22, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Trump goes running to the Supreme Court in 3..2..1…

Federal judges block Texas from using its new US House map in the 2026 midterms

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Federal judges block Texas from using its new US House map in the 2026 midterms
A panel of three federal judges has blocked Texas from using a new congressional map that Republicans drew in hopes of picking up five U.S. House seats.
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November 18, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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Our thanks to Dr. Joanna Dee Das for joining us on the show to discuss her new book:

Faith, Family, and Flag: Branson Entertainment and the Idea of America

Listen to the interview and the rest of the show at: open.spreaker.com/A4NZ/ca73m4tz
Dr. Joanna Dee Das
Dr. Das joined us to discuss her upcoming book: Faith, Family, and Flag: Branson Entertainment and the Idea of America, Prior to the interview Tim, Wendy, and
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November 17, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Is there anyone who still thinks that Trump won’t do whatever is necessary to steal the Midterms?

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Justice Department sues to block California US House map in clash that could tip control of Congress
The Justice Department has sued to block new congressional district boundaries approved by California voters, joining a legal battle that could determine which party wins control of the U.S. House in ...
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November 13, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Just imagine what all could be in documents that have yet to be released.
November 13, 2025 at 4:48 AM
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Our thanks to @williamschneider.bsky.social
for joining us on the show tonight to give us his thoughts on Tuesday's election results. Listen to the interview and the rest of the show at:

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Bill Schneider joined us to recap and give his thoughts on the 2025 Elections.
In addition to the interview with Bill Schneider, Tim, Wendy and David gave there thoughts on both the 2025 election results and the news that some Senate Democ
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November 10, 2025 at 1:40 AM
November 10, 2025 at 3:50 AM
Bernie Sanders is presently telling the U.S. Senate exactly what he thinks of this Deal to end the Government Shutdown. Good for him.

We all are gonna tell them what we think about it when we visit the polls, next year.

Angry voters vote…
November 10, 2025 at 1:21 AM
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JUST IN: The Trump administration late Saturday directed states that they must "immediately undo" any actions they have made to provide benefits to low-income families via SNAP.
Trump tells states to 'immediately undo' steps to fund November SNAP benefits
The Trump administration late Saturday directed states that they must "immediately undo" any actions they have made to provide benefits to low-income families via SNAP.
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November 9, 2025 at 7:07 PM
This SCOTUS is the worst one in history…
November 8, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Wonderful!!!

Court leaves order in place requiring Trump admin to provide full SNAP payments for November

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Court leaves order in place requiring Trump admin to provide full SNAP payments for November
A federal appeals court leaves an order in place that requires President Donald Trump’s administration to provide full SNAP food benefits for November amid a U.S. government shutdown.
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November 7, 2025 at 11:50 PM
See this, folks? Trump and his rich buddies let the good times roll, while others go hungry…
Two policies, with the same price tag, yet only one is on the chopping block. Why?
November 7, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Man who threw sandwich at federal agent in Washington is found not guilty of assault charge

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Man who threw sandwich at federal agent in Washington is found not guilty of assault charge
A former Justice Department employee who threw a sandwich at a federal agent during President Donald Trump’s law enforcement surge in Washington has been found not guilty of assault.
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November 6, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Well said…
If you had a traditional Thanksgiving meal in 2024 under Joe Biden as president and a Swanson turkey TV dinner in 2025 under Trump. He would indeed be correct that your Thanksgiving meal is a lot cheaper, but at the same time it would be the quality you would expect under Donald Trump.
November 6, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Now…that thing last night was what is known as a “good ass whoopin”. Let’s don’t rest. Let’s do it again in the Midterms.
November 5, 2025 at 1:51 PM
They could have funded all of it, and didn’t do it. Trump wants to use hunger as a political weapon. He is an absolute disgrace…

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Live updates: Trump administration says SNAP will be partially funded after judges’ rulings
President Donald Trump’s administration said Monday that it will partially fund SNAP after a pair of judges’ rulings required it to keep the food aid program running.
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November 3, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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Thanks to @kudzuvine.bsky.social for having me on the show tonight to talk about the upcoming Virginia elections! www.spreaker.com/episode/kevi...
Kevin Olasanoye and Lowell Feld joined us to preview the New Jersey and Virginia Elections
Lowell Feld of Blue Virginia and for New Jersey Democratic Party Executive Director joined us to preview Tuesday's statewide elections. In addition Tim, Wendy,
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November 3, 2025 at 1:48 AM
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Our thanks to JJ Ames for joining us on the show tonight to discuss both Cal Exit and Oklahoma politics and to
@moblaw.bsky.social
for filling for @wdinrome.bsky.social tonight on the show. Listen the interview and full show at: open.spreaker.com/A4NZ/jf5o4bdc
JJ Ames of Cal Exit was our guest
JJ Ames joined us to discuss Cal Exit and Oklahoma politics.
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October 27, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Do not be surprised if an attempt is made to invalidate the Election result, based on what Trump said…

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Trump Says California Vote Is Rigged
President Trump claimed in a social media post that Democrats “shipped” millions of ballots to California to rig the vote on early redistricting.
politicalwire.com
October 27, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Gee, what a shock. An unassuming shy guy like him? But really…to absolutely no one’s surprise…

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Trump likely to name White House ballroom after himself, officials say
Trump has not publicly said what he intends to name the ballroom, but officials say it's already being referred to as "The President Donald J. Trump Ballroom."
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October 25, 2025 at 12:31 AM
How leaders of other Countries even endure talking to this embarrassment of a President is totally beyond me…

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Trump says he's ending trade talks with Canada over TV ad
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said late Thursday on social media that he was ending “all trade negotiations” with Canada because of recent television ads protesting U.S. tariffs, which he c...
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October 24, 2025 at 3:27 AM
They continue to rig the Midterms so that they can’t lose. And so far, Blue State Legislatures have changed no maps.
BREAKING: North Carolina's Republican-controlled Legislature passes a new congressional map that aims to further boost the party ahead of next year's midterm elections.
North Carolina lawmakers pass new map designed to give GOP an extra House seat
North Carolina becomes the third state where Republicans have heeded Trump's call and approved new district lines ahead of the next year's midterms.
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October 22, 2025 at 5:24 PM
He is stealing the Country blind, and no one in the Federal Government has the courage to do anything about it.

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Trump Demands Justice Department Pay Him $230 Million
"President Trump is demanding that the Justice Department pay him about $230 million in compensation for the federal investigations into him, according to people familiar with the matter, who added th...
politicalwire.com
October 21, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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Our thanks to
@bourbonface.bsky.social for joining on the show tonight to discuss Texas politics. Listen to the interview at the rest of the show at: open.spreaker.com/A4NZ/jyf5zmaj
Sonia Van Meter joined us to discuss Texas politics
In addition to discussing the Governor's race, the US Senate race, and Congressional races from across the Lone Star State Tim, Wendy, & David discussed the
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October 20, 2025 at 12:17 AM